Looking back on the 2008 presidential elections
Archive The recently concluded ’08 election yielded some record results and interesting statistics: – 44 million viewers tuned in to the presidential election on Nov. 4. – 126.3 million presidential ballots…
November 2008
Sports make a splash in national tournament
After their triumphant runs through the MAC, Eastern’s field hockey, volleyball and women’s soccer teams set their sights on national titles. Women’s soccer reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen with victories…
Student loans looking less reliable due to economic crisis
With the tumultuous events in the economy in the past few weeks and months, many students have begun to question how it will affect them over the next few years.…
Issues of eating: Why veganism is about so much more than animal rights
Six months ago, I made what many people considered a radical decision to eat only a vegan, or plant-based, diet. Vegans do not consume any animal products, including meat, fish,…
Tradtionalist v. Reformist: The battle for the party
The Republican Party is in something of a predicament, one which is difficult to define. All that the party does know is that they are losing power and at warp…
Volleyball Player Profile: Emma Klein
Sophomore Nicole Burns is not your average athlete. She came into the realm of sports later than most, starting her volleyball career during her junior year of high school. “Volleyball…
Men’s basketball set to soar this year
After posting an 11-14 record last season, the Men’s basketball team is hungry to taste the playoffs this season. Entering his seventh season at the helm, Head Coach Matt Nadelhoffer…
Men’s soccer falls in conference semi-finals
Despite their effort, the men’s soccer team ended their playoff run in the semi-finals against Misericordia on Nov. 6. The eventual MAC champions beat the Eagles 4-2 in penalty kicks,…
MAC Players of the Week
11/2: Mike Leitzel – Men’s Soccer Sophomore Mike Leitzel was recognized by the MAC Conference as the Freedom Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 2.…
Women’s basketball reloads
With more players on the team this year, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Katie Levis hopes “to build upon the foundation we started last season.” The team finished last season winning…